Buying an amp from the USA to use in Australia - voltage question

[jcburn]

Hi everyone. Looked thru the FAQ and couldn't find the answer.
I am looking at buying an amp from the USA to use in Australia. Biggest problem is that USA wall sockets use 110volt power, Australia uses 240volt.
My question is do I have to have the amp modified or can I just run the amp into what we call a voltage converter to change from 110volts to 240volts?
Is it as simple as that or are there other factors to consider? Does the converter create noise through the amp?
Sorry for being naive but I guess that is why I am asking the questions. I hope I am making sense!

[MyMusic]

At the end of this thread below is a list of amps and what is necessary to use them outside the U.S. Follow the link.

list of amps that have easily switched power 220/240 - 115/120

[jcburn]

Thats great info thanks - but probably only half the answer. Does anyone know if it is possible to run an older(non switchable to 240 volts) amp into a voltage converter as a solution. I know of a person that did this with a USA Sansamp RBI rack preamp. I am assuming it would be the same deal with an amp but just want to be sure.

[PaulNYC]

it would be different, because an amp uses more power than a preamp.

[Growly Lytes]

If you have a freind that knows voltage he can open it up & change some wires inside i dont know which & you should be able to plug straight into the wall.I had this problem with my Sansamps.They are 110v i did not want converters or anything extra to work it.No joke i took it to the tech & he opened it reconnected a few wires inside changed the fuse to proper value tested it & said shes right to go.I said for that come on dude i gladly gave him $10. I plug right into the walls outlets now even though the Sansamp say 110v on the back.
Most amps are universal & just need the internal wiring to be re-wired.Its not a hard thing for a tech to do.Ive asked Fender about doing this & i got the big thumbs up !!